Head of Services (Cancer and Cancer Prevention) 
Harrogate, North Yorkshire (with frequent travel across Yorkshire)

About Us 

Yorkshire Cancer Research is one of the most exciting and innovative charities in the UK. The charity is a leading funder of cancer research in the region and has a track record of supporting ground-breaking projects and clinical trials to help prevent cancer and increase survival. 

We are entering a very exciting period in our development. Following our commitment in 2015 to invest at least £100m in cancer research and service by 2025, our cancer and cancer prevention services work has already led to the creation of several pilot and larger scale programmes and we now require talented and motived people to expand and develop this vital work further.

We are currently seeking two exceptional individuals to join us as Head of Services and develop, deliver and manage a portfolio of evidence-based cancer and cancer prevention services.   

The Benefits

- Salary of circa £50,000 per annum DOE
- Pension scheme 
- Private medical insurance 
- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays (increasing with service to 30 days after 5 years’ service)
- Offices within walking distance of the train station/free onsite parking 

Both roles are permanent, although we will consider a temporary appointment for a minimum of 6 months for the right candidate. 

If you have experience of leading the delivery of health services, this is a superb opportunity to help us achieve our goal of saving an extra 2,000 lives a year in Yorkshire by 2025.

We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Head of Services, you will strive for excellence in everything you do, have integrity, champion expertise through improvement and innovation and be a great team player.

The Role

These are exciting, and continually developing roles for the charity, working in partnership with local authorities, Clinical Commissioning Groups, NHS Trusts, community and voluntary organisations and most importantly with patients and service users. The post holders will each take responsibility for a section of our cancer and cancer prevention portfolio depending on the post holder’s expertise and experience.

The full portfolio will aim to:

- Improve the early diagnosis of cancer by increasing uptake in national screening programmes and increasing awareness of signs and symptoms of cancer across Yorkshire
- Improve the early diagnosis of lung cancer by developing and expanding lung health checks using learning derived from the Yorkshire Lung Screening Trial (a clinical trial by Yorkshire Cancer Research)
- Reduce the risk of cancer recurrence through physical activity following an initial diagnosis of cancer
- Reduce cancer in Yorkshire through smoking cessation programmes 

About You

To join us as the Head of Services, you will need: 

- At least three years’ experience at a senior manager/team leader level in a relevant environment (such as delivering or commissioning services in a public, healthcare or third sector setting) 
- Substantial experience of implementing, managing and evaluating a strategic portfolio of health services
- Substantial experience of developing health services in collaboration with partners, patient advocates and service users
- Substantial experience of developing and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, including health service providers, commissioners, patients and service users
- Experience of commissioning health services 
- A degree level qualification in a public health, service management or health related subject OR a degree level qualification with at least five years’ experience in a relevant area, such as delivering or commissioning health related services in the public, healthcare or third sector setting

Other organisations may call this role Head of Cancer Prevention Services, Head of Healthcare Services, Healthcare Programme Manager, Cancer Prevention Programme Manager, or Head of Cancer Services. 

The closing date for applications is the 19th June 2020.

Webrecruit and Yorkshire Cancer Research are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. 

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as our Head of Services, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

About Feedback

Feedback is an environmental organisation that campaigns to regenerate nature by ending food waste and moving towards a better use of food, resources and nutrients within the food system. We work with governments, international institutions, businesses, NGOs, grassroots organisations and the public to change culture, markets and legislation for a fairer, more sustainable food system.

We are a friendly team, priding ourselves on maintaining a positive and values-led organisation. We aim to provide a flexible working environment with a good work/life balance and we welcome interest from candidates who are returning to work after maternity leave, career breaks or career changes.

Days: Flexible, with a preference for 3 days (22.5 hours) per week with the possibility of overtime at busy periods We are fully committed to being as flexible as possible so would consider term time only or shorter days (such as school hours or other) over the full week

Duration: Initially a 1 year contract with strong possibility of renewal/permanent role

Location: Currently remote in line with the government’s COVID 19 guidelines; usually office in London Fields ,Hackney, with a planned move to an office in Blackhorse Road (Victoria Line), Waltham Forest by then end of the year, with possibility for some home working

Main responsibilities

1. Assistance to the finance team (approx. 35% of time))

a) Accounting Systems (Xero and Receiptbank):

In relation to Xero, maintaining financial records and data accurately and within agreed systems, to include:

• Raising sundry invoices and entering suppliers’ invoices, ensuring that they are properly coded, authorised and paid.

• Keeping a diary to ensure that invoices for project funding are raised on time.
• To monitor and ensure prompt payment of invoices (within terms) and to monitor amounts due to the organisation.
• Supporting staff with the correct usage of Receipt Bank and other expense processing and ensuring that expenses are uploaded in a timely manner.

b) Online Banking system:

• Processing BACS payments for expenses and maintaining accurate records of authorisation and notification to the payees.
• Assisting the Senior Finance Co-Ordinator with month end bank reconciliations.
• Banking admin duties – updating mandates etc.

c) Other:

• Assisting the Senior Finance Co-ordinator to maintain and keep updated the organisation’s timesheets
• Providing support to the Senior Finance Co-Ordinator and Finance Director by providing analyses and other information from the accounting system as required.
• Other Finance duties commensurate with the role as requested by the Senior Finance Co-Ordinator and Finance Director.

2. Assistance to the Operations Manager  (approx. 45% of time)

• General office administration including stationery orders, processing incoming and outgoing mail and dealing with general departmental emails and telephone calls as appropriate, managing printers and stationery

• Assisting with the organisation of events, including booking meeting rooms and assisting with the logistical planning and management of meetings, away days and other events
• Supporting the Operations Manager with staff recruitment and maintaining systems and procedures for all stages of the recruitment process, including new starter and leavers processes
• Updating staff handbooks and policies on a regular basis
• Assisting with the day to day IT support for the team
• Proactively participating in the development of administration systems and processes

commensurate with the role as requested by the Operations Manager and Executive Director.

3. Acting as the Personal Assistant to the Executive Director (approx. 15% of time)

• Supporting the Executive Director with PA duties such as diary scheduling and organising meetings email management assistance, booking travel
• Supporting the Executive Director with other administrative tasks as requested, such as expenses, timesheets, printing etc

4.Supporting other members of the SMT and senior colleagues (approx. 5% of time)

• Supporting other senior colleagues as requested with ad hoc administrative tasks

Essential Experience:

• The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times throughout all duties and responsibilities.
• The ability to work to deadlines, while remaining well-organised.
• Good IT skills including intermediate Excel and the ability to quickly learn new systems
• The ability to pick up new skills quickly
• Enthusiastic about being part of a busy and fast-moving office
• Proactive and able to take the initiative when necessary
• Efficient and able to multi-task and prioritise workloads
• Supportive of Feedback’s mission to regenerate nature by transforming the food system
• Identify with Feedback’s values- bold, collaborative, celebratory, impact-driven, inspiring

Desirable Experience:

• Experience of working in a small charity environment, particularly an international charity running a number of restricted projects.
• Bookkeeping and/or financial administration experience
• Experience in using Xero or other comparable cloud-based accounting package

• A strong interest in the environment and/or food and farming

Skills:

• Numeracy and literacy commensurate with the role.
• Ability to act on own initiative and organise personal workloads effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills.

How to Apply

Please submit a CV and cover letter (no longer than 1 side of A4)  explaining how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work at Feedback.

Deadline: 5pm 12th June  

Notification of interviews – during the week commencing 15th  June

Interviews will be held  24th June

Are you an experienced administrator with a flair for great customer service?

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home are looking for a part time Supporter Care Administrator to work with the fundraising team to ensure top class customer service to our supporters and donors, ensuring an efficient and smooth back of house process to record and thank donations.

We are looking for someone who can work as a team player to provide administrative support around our fundraising events, fundraising products and support with income generation through the management of our collection can programme in the community.

In return you will be rewarded by working for an award winning organisation with a passion for animal welfare, office dogs and a friendly and supportive working environment with a focus of staff wellbeing and development.

To apply please download the job description and application form from our website and return to us by the deadline.

ITF is an international federation of transport workers’ trade unions recognised as the world’s leading transport authority. We fight passionately to improve working lives, connecting trade unions from 150 countries that may otherwise be isolated and helping their members to secure rights, equality and justice. We are the voice for 20 million members working men and women across the world. The ITF Head Office is based in Borough, London. International offices include Amman, Hong Kong, Montreal, Abidjan, New Delhi, Ouagadougou, Rio de Janeiro, Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney. 

The successful candidates will be responsible for efficient processing of Agreement applications monitoring consultations, assembling and verifying evidence in support of beneficial ownership; representing the ITF to ship-owners, affiliates and inspectors in connection with agreement processes and related matters; responsible for identifying source of unallocated cash receipts relating to Welfare Fund and membership fees and preparing special agreements and related documentation.

You will work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues; secure the active interests of ITF’s aims and objectives and provide narrative reports for relevant decision-making bodies including constitutional and non-constitutional entities within ITF structures.

Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel at intermediate level ; broad experience in general administration and data inputting as well as knowledge of the transport industry is desirable. High level communication skills, both verbally and in writing are key plus a proven ability to develop positive relationships with organisations and individuals across diverse cultures. Due to the nature of the organisation and the role, knowledge of a second language would be an advantage.

Further details about the role and the person specification are found in the attached JD.

This role offers a salary of £39,990 per annum, plus a non-performance related guaranteed bonus equating to 1/12th of your annual salary.

ITF offers a highly competitive final pension salary scheme, flexible working as well as the opportunity to work in a state of the art modern office building in central London. For further information on the staff benefits that we provide please see our website.

If this sounds interesting to you, please apply by sending your CV and covering letter to our dedicated HR Team by 5 June, 2020. Interviews are due to take place 17 June 2019. Please note that due to COVID-19 all interviews will take place via video conference

Leeds Cares is the charity of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and the largest provider of specialist regional and national services. The Trust comprises seven hospitals and a dental institute including Leeds General Infirmary, St James University Hospital, Leeds Children’s Hospital and Leeds Cancer Centre.

From the heart of Yorkshire, on a local, regional, national and international platform, Leeds Cares is dedicated to supporting and enhancing the highest standards of healthcare and patient and family wellbeing, from pioneering and life-saving front line clinical care to ground breaking and novel research and innovation, supporting the communities we serve to live fulfilling and healthy lives.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to provide high quality administrative support for a range of governance and compliance matters to help the Charity to meet its regulatory requirements.

This is an exciting time to join the friendly team at Leeds Cares which has ambitious plans to provide exceptional healthcare for all in our communities and is about to embark on a £30 million capital appeal.

You will have excellent administrative and organisational skills, a flexible attitude and be able to co-ordinate a wide range of tasks to tight deadlines. You will possess highly effective interpersonal and written communication skills, excellent attention to detail and above all a positive and proactive attitude and a keenness to learn.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for every employee to feel respected and supported to perform at their best and achieve their full potential. Applications are welcomed from full time and part time applicants.

To apply please submit a CV and Covering Letter which evidences how you meet the person specification. For an informal conversation about the role please get in touch with Catherine Smith, Governance, Compliance and Risk Manager, whose contact details are at the bottom of the job description.

Job Title: Admin and Project Support Officer

Salary: £24,000 per annum, 35 hours per week

Length of Contract: 18 months, with the possibility of extension

Pension Payment: CommUNITY Barnet will make a pension contribution into a workplace pension scheme

Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, excluding bank holidays

Location: Based at CommUNITY Barnet office, or any other location to be agreed, with regular travel to and within the GBL area

We are seeking to appoint an Admin and Project Support Officer who will bring their enthusiasm for community development and organisational skills to incite lasting change to the Grange community.

The Big Local is an exciting programme that aims to bring about lasting and measurable differences to communities across the UK. The 10-year initiative has provided 150 areas across the UK with at least £1m of National Lottery money, to empower communities and their residents to make a positive difference to their surroundings. The Grange Big Local project is located in East Finchley and works to promote a thriving, dynamic and caring community.

The Grange Big Local Partnership Board (GBL), in association with CommUNITY Barnet (the Locally Trusted Organisation) wishes to appoint an Admin and Project Support Officer. This will be on a fixed term contract of 18 months initially, with the possibility of extension. Located in East Finchley, North London (N2) and the offices of CommUNITY Barnet, this role would ideally suit someone who is inspired by enabling local communities to improve their local area and can communicate this enthusiasm to others.

We are looking to appoint a confident self-starter with excellent IT and organisational skills, and the ability to work to set deadlines. You will be responsible for providing all-round administration and project support to both the Partnership board and the GBL staff team. Successful applicants will show a commitment to and understanding of equal opportunities, diversity and safeguarding.

Working under the umbrella of CommUNITY Barnet we can offer you training as appropriate to support your own career development.

The job requires the flexibility to meet the requirements of weekend or evening work, and to work within the East Finchley area, and Barnet office when required. 

The closing date for applications is Monday 1st June at 9am.

Early applications invited – the closing date may be brought forward if a high volume of applications are received.

Are you an experienced administrator with strong database experience and a love for all things data?

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home are looking for a part time Fundraising Database Administrator to work with the fundraising, communications and finance department to support with the smooth running of administrative processes for donations, events, campaigns and donor communications.

We are looking for someone who prides themselves on their accuracy, attention to detail and knack for being able to oversee the day to day management of a CRM system or database. We need a team player who can support a wide variety of projects, liaising with different team members throughout the working day.

In return you will be rewarded by working for an award winning organisation with a passion for animal welfare, office dogs and a friendly and supportive working environment with a focus of staff wellbeing and development.

To apply please download the job description and application form from our website and return to us by the deadline.

The main purpose of this role is support the CEO in governance, diary management, organizing meetings, leading the senior management team and liaising with stakeholders. It includes administrative support for the Chair and Board Trustees and co-ordination of two important partnerships:

The Advice Lewisham Partnership funded by Lewisham Council

The Lewisham Law Service developed with the Southwark Law Centre

Principal tasks and responsibilities

The duties outlined below are indicative of the range, scope and level of work expected but the list is not exhaustive. All staff are expected to be flexible to the priorities of the organisation, responsive to peaks in demand and co-operate in teamwork. Key duties may include:

Membership of Senior Team

Managing CEO / office diaries

Organising and assisting with preparation for regular team meetings

Supporting good governance by assisting CEO and Board in their duties

Supporting the co-ordination of the Advice Lewisham Partnership and Lewisham Law Service

Supporting the CEO in building and managing stakeholder relations

Assisting senior management in developing high performing teams

Co-ordinate administrative cover when other admin staff members are on leave

Are you a highly organised Executive Assistant?

Prospectus is delighted to support a well-established community led organisation in the search for their new EA to the CEO. Our client is a human rights charity based in East London who focus on supporting migrants and refugees.

The Executive Assistant will assist the CEO on governance and administrative matters including minute taking, diary management, and support for Board of Trustee meetings. You will liaise with high profile stakeholders to organise meetings, corporate events and you will ensure internal communications are smooth and efficient. Moreover, the successful candidate will work closely with the office manager and the finance manager to ensure effective administrative systems are in place.

To be successful, you will have exceptional organisational and communicative skills alongside a good understanding of charity governance and experience facilitating all aspects of Board level. The ideal candidate will have excellent meeting management skills and an exposure to office management. You will be a confident minute taker with outstanding IT skills and an innate attitude toward problem solving. You will be emotionally mature and have the capability to build relationships proficiently.

To apply, please submit a version of your CV in a Word Document format; full job descriptions will be provided to candidates shortlisted by Prospectus.

• Full-time: 37.5 hours
• Duration: Fixed term contract to 28 February 2022
• Location: Melbourne, Australia 
• Salary: AUS$50,490 plus 9.5% super
• Closing date: 09.00 am UK time, 1 June 2020
• Interviews: w/c 8 June 2020

We are seeking a hardworking Programme Support Assistant to support our Melbourne branch office. We require an organised individual who has strong administration skills and is able to work on their own initiative. You should have excellent problem-solving skills and work well as part of a team. It is essential that applicants for this role have the right to work in Australia.

Job purpose

We are headquartered in London, with a branch office in Melbourne. The Programme Support Assistant role is part of a programme support team of five, supporting both the operational needs of the Melbourne branch office and programme support needs of the different South East Asia and the Pacific programme teams (i.e. the Philippines, PNG, Climate Change and Pacific programme teams). The role will be focused on both supporting branch office operational needs (e.g. office and human resource administration), along with administrative and logistical support necessary for the implementation of the South East Asia and Pacific (SEAP) programme. 

As this is a wide-ranging role, the post holder is not expected to be an expert on all the relevant areas. Expertise in one area, with a willingness to develop knowledge and skills in the other areas is very welcome. 

Essential knowledge, skills and experience

• Experience of working in an administrative and support position to a team.
• Experience of financial administration including processing finance reports, receipts or invoices. 
• High Level of attention to detail
• Experience of supporting the organisation of events, including providing logistical support to participants from overseas. 
• Experience of working with databases, handling diverse sources of information and maintaining filing systems.
• Experience of liaising with external partners and service providers.
• Excellent verbal and written English
• Ability to summarise and convey information accurately and concisely.
• Willingness to work irregular hours occasionally and to undertake occasional international travel.
• Commitment to, and experience of, team and cross-organisational working.
• Appreciation of issues of confidentiality, and cross-cultural and political sensitivity.
• Initiative, enthusiasm and a problem-solving approach to new challenges.
• Good computer and IT skills, including experience working with Microsoft Office software packages, databases, email and the internet.

Desirable knowledge, skills and experience

• Interest in peacebuilding and conflict transformation processes. 
• Experience of undertaking supervised research work.
• Experience performing basic IT administration
• Experience in fundraising in the non-government sector
• Experience of drafting and maintaining organisation policy documents 

Programme Assistant 
Oxford and Home Based
£22,000 - £25,000 (depending on qualifications and experience)
1 Year Fixed-Term Contract

About Us

INASP is an international development organisation working with a global network of partners to improve access, production and use of research information and knowledge in developing countries.
 
We are a UK registered charity, established in 1992 and funded by a range of government and institutional donors. We have 24 staff based in our Oxford and London offices.

We are looking for a well-organised Programme Assistant with good interpersonal and communication skills to provide administrative support to our programme team. The successful candidate is likely to spend most of their time supporting two projects, working with our university and research partners in East Africa. 

The Role

The Programme Assistant will report to one of INASP’s Senior Programme Specialists. They will play a key role in the programme team to ensure the effective delivery of one or more of INASP’s projects. 

This will include providing administrative support to one or more projects, including travel bookings and event logistics, data input, co-ordinating meetings, and support to funder reporting. The Programme Assistant will also provide general administrative support to the Director of Programmes and wider programme team.

Key Responsibilities 

In close co-ordination with the relevant line or project manager/lead, the Programme Assistant will: 

- Provide logistical support to one or more specific projects, as well as general support to the programme team to assist with the team’s programme development needs
- Provide logistical support to the organisation of external events, workshops and meetings, including making travel bookings, booking hotels and liaising with partners
- Schedule, co-ordinate and take minutes of team meetings and meetings with partners 
- Support project and financial reporting to funders, including supporting the team to gather data and information from project partners
- Contribute to project co-ordination and management by assisting with creating and updating workplans, budgets, timesheets and other tools 
- Support the team to maintain online platforms and systems, including keeping records up to date in INASP’s CRM and MEL databases

We are looking for candidates with:

- Good organisational skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills 
- A methodical, thorough approach with attention to detail
- Data analysis and compilation skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Knowledge of, and an interest in, international development
- Knowledge of, and an interest in, higher education, research communication, governance and policymaking 

Other organisations may call this role Programme Administrator, Project Co-ordinator, Project Administrator, Programme Delivery Co-ordinator, Programme Delivery Assistant, or Project Delivery Assistant. 

This vacancy will be held open until it is filled, so applicants are advised to submit applications as soon as possible.

Candidates selected for interview will be notified and sent interview details, including advance preparation requirements, within two weeks. Due to the current situation, interviews may take place via Skype/Zoom/Teams.

INASP is committed to creating an inclusive working environment, promoting and providing equal opportunities in employment, respecting diversity and avoiding unlawful discrimination at recruitment and during employment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of their race, gender identity, biological sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Applications from people with disabilities, or those with health problems, are welcome and will be given full consideration.

So, if you’re seeking your next step as a Programme Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

We are looking for a very organised individual, with strong written and verbal communication skills, to support the CEO, team and Board of Trustees and ensure the smooth running of the Community Foundation. 

You will join a small, busy, friendly and capable team and have opportunities to work across a variety of projects and spheres, including contact with other community foundations nationally.

PLEASE NOTE THAT BECAUSE OF THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS WE ARE UNABLE TO PROGRESS RECRUITMENT FOR THIS ROLE. WE ARE LEAVING THE ADVERTISMENT UP AND WILL LOOK AT YOUR APPLICATION SHOULD YOU WISH TO SEND IT IN, BUT WE ARE UNABLE JUST AT PRESENT TO GIVE A TIMESCALE FOR A RESPONSE. AS THE SITUATION REMAINS SO UNCERTAIN, WE ARE NOT YET SURE WHEN AND IF WE WILL READVERTISE. 

WE ARE SORRY ABOUT THIS AND LIKE EVERYONE ELSE HOPE TO BE BACK TO NORMAL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. TAKE CARE.

A busy and varied Assistant Case Manager role for a small successful and established company in London.

Client Details

A small successful and established health company in London.

Description

The Assistant Case Manager will be responsible for:

• Completing detailed and accurate case notes
• Corresponding with multiple stakeholders
• Supporting case managers in the day to day management of cases
• Attending meetings/appointments where required
• Monitoring and managing client cases in the case managers absence
  

Profile

The Assistant Case Manager will have:

• Vast administrative and office experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Time management capabilities
• High attention to detail
• Experience in Microsoft Office suite

Job Offer

A salary of £26,000, plus annual leave and pension

Assistant Director of Resources 

Newent, Gloucestershire

Salary: circa £67,500

Permanent, 37 per week 

Benefits: generous holidays, healthcare cash plan, pension, flexi scheme, sick pay, free onsite parking

For you, for your community, not for profit

About the role

Our client has an exciting opportunity within the leadership team.

Working with their Executive team and the Assistant Director of Assets, Assistant Director of Housing and Assistant Director of People & Culture, you’ll play a key part in shaping the direction and future of their organisation – supporting the development of their corporate strategy and service design and helping shape and deliver their performance objectives and annual plans and priorities. 

You will also play a key role in helping them to find and secure new funding streams. This will support their ambitious target to deliver 1,000 new homes in the local area over the next 10 years – making a real difference to thousands of people in need of quality, affordable homes across the county.

As a qualified Accountant, you will have proven experience in managing both financial and management accounting functions that deliver a high performing finance service in a dynamic environment. You will also have experience of managing resource functions such as finance, IT and project management. 

About our client

As a registered charity, they provide over 4,000 affordable homes in the beautiful Forest of Dean and surrounding areas. 

They are more than just a landlord - their organisation is dedicated to creating great homes and supporting the communities they work in. Their team offers a wide range of additional services to help improve the lives of their tenants from help and advice on debt and welfare to repairs, maintenance and adaptations.

The social housing sector faces many challenges – building safety, managing the pressures of Universal Credit on their tenants and responding to the environmental challenges.  Their tenant satisfaction scores suggest they’re managing these challenges well – but this Top 100 organisation stands out from the rest because of its profit-for-purpose activities.

They believe that by investing in their team, they can provide the very best support and value to their tenants, while maintaining the corporate health of their organisation.